Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease

Abstract

Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) is a rapidly emerging field with prevalent use reported among dermatologic patients. However, the effectiveness and safety among different treatments notably varies. A review of the current literature regarding CAM for the treatment of 3 common conditions—atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis, and alopecia areata (AA)—is reported to help familiarize dermatologists with the most up-to-date information on this topic.